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Physician Assistant Information Session
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will be hosting an information session for individuals interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant degree program. Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled health professionals who support physicians in a range of health-care settings. They work alongside physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. The program is based in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine. Training is delivered by the Consortium of PA Education, comprised of the University of T...
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NOSM Dean, Dr. Roger Strasser, Honoured with Prestigious Order of Australia
The Chair of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Dr. Roger Strasser, Dean of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), has been awarded one of the highest civilian honours in Australia. On January 26, 2011 – Australia Day – Dr. Strasser received notice that he has been named a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia recognizes the achievements and service of Australian citizens, with nominations submitted directly from the community. The honour bestowed on Dr. Strasser is specifically for service to medicine, through improving th...
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Generous Barrick Gold Gift a Boon to Marathon and Northern Ontario
Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) are pleased to accept substantial gifts from Barrick Gold Corporation – Hemlo Mine. The value of the Barrick Gold gift is $150,000, but with matching funds from the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS), the total value of the gift is raised to $235,000. This donation makes a significant contribution to learning and healthcare in Northern Ontario. The gift will be used to establish an endowed Barrick Gold Graduate Scholarship valued at $100,000, with $50,000 coming from Barrick Gold and $50,000 from matching funds through OTSS. This Scholarship will be awarded...
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